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[ skeet ulrich, cis male, he/him ] — whoa! MARLEY CROWE just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for 1 YEAR, working as an ODD JOB MAN. that can’t be easy, especially at only 42 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit UNSTABLE and IMPULSIVE , but i know them to be RESOURCEFUL and RESILIENT. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to QUEENS!
(TW:Death, Mental Health, Grief, Alcohol, Addiction, Trauma)
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Before New York.
Marley grew up on a disused farm. With plenty of overgrown land to explore. He spent most of his childhood playing with sticks, rocks and mud. He had a vibrant imagination and could spend whole summers just amusing himself surrounded by nature.
He was homeschooled by his mother until he was about 15. He's got the basics down, but, it was clear from an early age that he wasn't the academic type.
From he was about 10, his father began to teach him a little bit of everything he knew. They went hunting together and he taught him basic woodworking as well as home and vehicle maintenance. They were never particularly close, but Marley looks back on their time of silent co-working with great nostalgia.
He worked mainly as a carpenter until he was 36. He still lived in the family home, maintaining the property as his parents got older. However, his life took a drastic turn. His father died suddenly and the grief took his mother a few years later. Now completely alone, he began to neglect both his home and himself as he turned to alcohol to try and cope with the sudden change in his life.
Desperate to turn things around, on a sudden whim of rare clarity, he booked himself into a treatment centre in New York, selling the family home to afford his medical care as well as an apartment.
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Present Day.
Marley lasted less than six months in the rehabilitation programme before he insisted that he could do it alone and that having all the people around him was just making things worse. And so, he left and took his few belongings to the cheap apartment he'd purchased in Queens.
Marley works, but, he's extremely inconsistent. He's good with his hands and takes up a lot of 'cash-in-hand' style odd jobs. Such as painting, woodwork, basic household plumbing/electrics and other manual labour jobs. However, getting him to show up and be reliable when he does, is often a struggle.
He often has little cash and that he does have he tends to squander. So, it wouldn't be unusual to see him dumpster diving or thrifting for essentials. His current prized possession is a wind-up vinyl player as he can still enjoy it whenever his electric gets cut off.
His home is in relative squalor. Despite his ability to tend to things, he is neglectful both of himself and his surroundings. His home is untidy. He doesn't have too many possessions, but, they tend to be strewn around as he sets things down and forgets about them.
Marley wants to do better for himself. But, he's ambivalent between feeling he deserves more out of his life, and feeling that he's ruined his chances and may as well not bother trying, as he feels he'll only fail anyway.
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Wanted Connections.
(These are starting off points that could help drum up ideas.)
The Bad Influence.
Someone who's only there for a good time. A fairweather friend. Marley can be witty and excitable, but he can also be impulsive and end up in over his head. You love the fun you guys have together, but, when it goes on too long and he ends up in trouble, you're nowhere to be seen.
The Mother Hen.
Someone who genuinely wants to be his friend and wants to help him be the best version of himself he can be. In a sense, you feel sorry for him. It makes you feel better to help him clean up, or to fix him breakfast or tend to his wounds. Though, you draw a line and refuse to engage in his self destructive behaviours alongside him.
The Romantic Interest.
Someone who sees something special in Marley. Maybe you think you can fix him, maybe you love him just the way he is. You just want to be there and be part of the journey, if only he'd let you in.
The Dog Catcher.
Someone who's sick of Marley always bothering them. Perhaps you're a small business owner and he's rummaging around in your dumpster leaving a mess, or, you're a neighbour and his 3am music sessions are keeping you awake. Whatever the reason, you want the problem muzzled before it gets out of hand.
The Raccoon.
Marley seems to know all the good spots in town to get a free meal or cheap items. You happen to know he's also able to make furniture and fix up cars. You want him to like you, and you want to help him, but, only because he has the ability to help you in return if he lets you tag along.
The Concerned Onlooker.
Someone who frequents the same bars as Marley. You've seen him fall asleep in there as many times as you've seen him get kicked to the kerb. You don't know him too well, but, you have a casual chat here and there before things get too intense. Maybe you should say something, but, is it really your place?
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[ victoria pedretti, cis-female, she/her ] — whoa! MARY MARGARET WILKINS just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for THREE YEARS, working as a BARISTA at the KITTY AND BREW. that can’t be easy, especially at only 25 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit MELANCHOLIC and SHY , but i know them to be GENTLE and WELCOMING. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to BROOKLYN!
tw: religious trauma, homophobia, bullying, anxiety attacks.
mary is your typical textbook georgian peach... which is almost funny, because she was, indeed, born and raised in peach county, georgia. she is the baby of the family, with two elder brothers who are ten and thirteen years older than her. the wilkinses had always been a tightly-knit family, and mary had spent a lot of the time not only with her parents & her brothers, but also her grandparents — on her father's side. she never knew or met her maternal grandfathers... or the rest of her mother's family, come to think of it.
she was raised in a strict christian household and, for the longest time, it was the only life mary really knew about. she struggled making friends growing up, but it didn't really bother her as much, as she was fairly introverted and would much rather stay at home reading while the other kids played. she got along well with plenty of older teens and adults at the local bible study evenings, and, at the time, that was enough.
when mary was eleven years old, she experienced her first anxiety attack when a couple of kids from her school lured her into the local corn field and scared the living daylight out of her. ever since that event, she has a phobia of being alone: whether it's in her own house, at work, at school, or somewhere outdoors.
mary left home to pursue higher education in the big apple, with a promise to her family that she will be returning as soon as her education is finished. however, the closer she is from graduating, the more she wants to stay... which is scaring her more than she would like to admit. after all, she had never broken a promise made before, especially to her family.
while in university, she had discovered a lot of things that she has been sheltered from her entire life and is finally surrounding herself with likeminded people and friends. some of those discoveries were happier than others. her orientation falling in the category of self-discovery that genuinely scares her, because, knowing her family, they would not approve of having a gay daughter.
she is deeply closeted about her orientation, pushing it into the furthest corner of her mind and, every day, is desperately trying to "pray the gay away", because the alternative frightens her and causes the anxiety to spike more than she would like to. how dare she disappoint the people that raised her and sacrificed so much to give her the best life she could have?
today she is juggling between two majors in the nyu (theology & elementary education) and her part-time job as a barista in a cat café called kitty and brew. for the last month she has been living in a studio apartment that she shares with her boyfriend. the two had met at the university and mary moved in from an on-campus housing to his apartment after six months of dating.
mary's entire life has been based on lies from her family, disguised and wrapped in bible verses, and unknowingly she had brought those lies with her, paving her road with more and more falsehoods, which is slowly beginning to crumble upon her shoulders... but she shakes those thoughts off and keeps on going, because she can't afford to break. in truth, she isn't certain that if she would recover if it were to happen.
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A S A H O L L A N D
— basics
name: Asa Holland
age / d.o.b.: 47, October 24, 1977
gender, pronouns & sexuality: Cis man, he/him, gay
hometown: Swords, Ireland
occupation: illustrator & Librarian
education: none
relationship status: Single
children: None
positive traits: (5) Creative, Resourceful, Kind, Thoughtful, Witty
negative traits: (5) Vengeful, Awkward, Forgetful, Negative, Withdrawn
Full Bio is under the cut - please be aware of trigger warnings before proceeding.
— biography
tw // homophobia, medical malpractice, mental institutions, murder
Asa grew up in a small family home in a town on the outskirts of Dublin. Both parents were devoutly Catholic and the whole family walked to church multiple times a week. He worked summers helping clean up the little church-house in the valley and his father often pawned him off to ‘learn a hard day’s work’ at various places in town. Despite his father having plenty of money and working at a bank in the city, Asa was often treated like he had to provide for his family as well. He wanted to spend time with his siblings but it often fell on him to get a job first, to get his license, to get into college. There was immense pressure from his family at all times to be the model son.
He had always been introverted but starting in high school, he started to rebel, getting angry at his parents and lashing out at them. His father had just started a very high-profile job in the government and his 13 year old son was the least of his issues. Eventually, Asa was sent away to a home for ‘troubled teens’ and was essentially beaten into submission by orderlies and people who did not care about his wellbeing or his mental stability. He was treated like a problem, like an inmate in a prison at the age of 14 and was kept there for years due to his father’s negligence and lies. Saying after Asa came back for a short time once that he was still ‘acting up’. That they had failed and he would expose them if they didn’t forge documents to send Asa off to a mental institution.
Through it all, Asa was manipulated into thinking he was the problem. That he had done so much wrong that he was being punished, and would continue to be for the rest of his life- tormented by the Devil. Because of his father’s lies, he was in and out of a few psychiatric facilities, given experimental (and illegal) medical treatments, and treated as insane. His father was a constant terrifying presence in his life, always finding a new place to send him off to in Ireland, Wales, and London.
Asa changed the course of his fate when one day his father pushed him too far- after another heated argument and further tries at manipulating him to go back to an in-patient facility, Asa murdered his father. He was lucky- his dad never spoke about his son to others due to his immense disappointment, so Asa fleeing to the U.S. was done as covertly as possible.
After moving to the US, he created a large court case to take down the corrupt mental hospital he'd been in back in London - St. Irene's. With meticulous organization and gathering evidence, Asa was able to get the place shut down and several of the doctors sent away to prison - and he in turn won a huge settlement. He did art- something he’d loved to do throughout his time in and out of facilities, and in the past few years he's created some children's books that have done well on the market, the second one even hitting the NYT Bestsellers list. He’s a bit withdrawn and quiet, awkward with making friends.
— wanted connections / plots
-One night stands, ex-lovers, hook-ups, flings
-Unlikely friends that contrast his shy & sometimes boring demeanor
-Drinking buddies
-Folks who know about his father’s mysterious death
-Someone who watches his 5 cats when he’s away
-Fans of his illustration work
-Unlikely rivals turned friends (turned… lovers??)
-Extended family on his mother’s side
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[ mason gooding, cis man, he-they ] — whoa! OMARI JACKSON just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for FIFTEEN YEARS, working as a DESIGNER that can’t be easy, especially at only 29 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit SARCASTIC and FLIGHTY, but i know them to be FLIRTY and WITTY. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to BROOKLYN! —
BASICS
full name: omari yatzil jackson
nickname: mari, omi, hey you with the dumpy
age/date of birth: 29 / september 27th,
zodiac sign: libra ☼ cancer ☾ scorpio ↑
gender identity: cis man (he/they)
hometown: brooklyn, new york
sexual orientation: click here
occupation: sarcastic goofball boy lover
height: 5'8
faceclaim: Mason Gooding
PERSONALITY
labels: the coquette, the erudite, the mediator
positive traits: reliable, caring, resourceful, pragmatic
negative traits: lazy, impatient, flirty,
hobbies: sewing, reading, acrobatics, cheer, poetry, photography, art
languages spoken: english, french, spanish,
favorite color: pink, purple, rose gold
favorite food: yes
allergies: n/a
tw: parental neglect, homophobia
You’ve never known father love, but that never mattered much to you as you couldn’t miss what you never knew. The one guardian you had, your mother, made sure there was always a male presence in your home, always chasing after a man who promised her the world for a few months before he took off. They always took off. That neglect and push you felt kept building up, being forced from so young to fend for yourself, learn to navigate the beauty and horrors of the world from such an early age. Not once did you ever get to experience the joyous innocence of being a child. Did you?
School was your safe haven, and even though you never had the best grades you tried your best. I saw all that effort you put in, the way you had to reuse old materials just to hand in a project on time. But it wasn’t easy as whenever another one of the thousand men left, your mother became a belligerent mess, and even as you sequestered her, laid her upon her bed, you felt her cold eyes on you.
She blamed you didn’t she? Blamed you for all the heartbreak and turmoil, and how it had always been you at the root of it all. You who chased the men away because at the end of the day, they didn’t wish to take care of two mouths. She kept it quiet for a long time, kept building it up until one day, one long sip drew it all out. As the bottle shattered on the floor, so did your heart as she spew hatred towards you, said you were her worst mistake, the first that led to her downfall. The byproduct of the first man to break her heart, but not the last.
Weren’t you kicked out shortly after that, or did you run away? I can’t quite remember, but you did sleep on the streets for a little. That is until someone took you in, a friend, I believe, someone who gave you the kind of solace you never knew you needed. At first you were cold and distant, afraid that the kindness was just a ploy, but little by little you grew warmer, felt the sincerity in their actions and something in you bloomed as well.
Life hasn’t been easy for you, and no longer do you dream of going to fashion school? Something you’ve always loved, the ability to create and innovate, but all that requires money, the one thing you’ve never been able to hold onto for long. So what will you do now? Stay in this town, find love? Or follow in your mother’s steps?
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A S H W I N " A S H " B L Y T H E
age / d.o.b.: 55, March 4, 1967
height: 6'5"
gender & pronouns: Cis man, he/him
sexuality: Bisexual
hometown: Ormiston, Saskatchewan
occupation: Hotel Owner of the Bowery Hotel
education: N/A
relationship status: Single
children: None
Full Bio is under the cut - please be aware of trigger warnings before proceeding.
biography -
tw // former drug-dealing, gang-related violence, mouth injury
No one knows where Ash was born, or to whom, but he was found at 9 years old, walking barefoot in the woods outside of Ormiston, Saskatchewan. The farmers who happened upon the lost and freezing kid brought him in for a warm meal and got him a thick blanket. He wouldn’t - couldn’t - talk, and no one recognized him. Without the means to keep him on, he was sent off to work and live with other unfortunate orphaned children in a workhouse in North Dakota.
Ash got a name over time. He was sent off as an extra stablehand, a manure shoveler, a miner. No one wanted him in their family, but they could use his sheer force. Ash rarely spoke, but he collected stories from other teens. Tucked them away for some day.
At 18, Ash was sent off on his own. He’s created his name into something resembling a normal one - Ashwin Blythe. Ashwin to sound more credible for work. Blythe, after the boy in Anne of Green Gables. An aimless wanderer much like when he’d been found as a child. This time, he had workable hands and the conviction of someone desperate to make money and survive. On his own, be damned. Solitary was fine.
He works where they’ll have him. Permanent callouses on his hands by 20. Often the coal scooper on the train, the gas station attendant. He slowly travels inward - an elongated tour of the United States.
At 30, he’s servicing cars in a podunk little town in Minnesota. Drugs are passed around and he watches it all from under a broken Chevy or behind a dinging cash register. He’s given hush money. Pulled in without ever confirming his interest. Soon he’s carrying it to places outside of town. Tucking grams into old work gloves and appearing for hand-offs. He sees handguns tucked into the backs of jeans. Knives on holsters off worn leather belts.
It’s all unofficial, and when he finally gets a new job at 36, he’s passed a bundle of cash to keep quiet - something Ash has never had a problem with. But something slips. Something changes.
He meets someone at a bar - a someone who entices him to talk. Stories of his younger years, funny anecdotes. And out comes his time at the gas station. It’s the first person Ash trusts to open up to. Someone he sees for months and months after.
At 37, Ash is working in Wisconsin when familiar forms come streaming out of a car. Four men hold him down, and hack his tongue with a blade. No more talking. No more slipping.
The warning is unforgettable. Ash leaves town- leaves the state. He finds a motel in Michigan that doesn’t ask questions. He works for his room. Mute and spooked, he does his job well. Soon enough, he’s managing it all. By 40, his resume looks… okay.
It’s on a spontaneous trip to New York City that he sees the gorgeous Bowery Hotel. Not even able to stay in it - just stares in awe from the outside. On a limb, he goes in and applies - and starts as a bellhop.
Ever trustworthy, ever diligent, Ash once again moves up. All the while, he meets many who come in and out.
At age 52, Ash is made Hotel Manager.
With more money and more resources, Ash has his tongue looked at and reconstructed at age 55. He still does not talk much if not ever, and his voice is rough and husky. Still, it has given him more freedom.
wanted connections / plots:
the one teaching him to speak - Ash is shy about his voice due to being nonverbal for years from his badly injured tongue. This would be someone he trusts implicitly who helps him form words and learn to talk again.
ones from his past - He’s lived all over. North Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan. Worked at old gas stations, in mines, on farms. These could be people who recognize him. Friends or enemies.
lovers - Occasionally he will be swayed into a hotel bedroom or a bathroom stall. He’s a solitary being but secretly yearns for closeness of others. Messy, simple, complicated - all of the above!
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[ lily james, demigirl, they/them ] — whoa! HOLLY BERNE just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for 8 YEARS, working as a BLOGGER/INFLUENCER. that can’t be easy, especially at only 33 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit DITZY and HOT-HEADED, but i know them to be COMPASSIONATE and ENTHUSIASTIC. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to STATEN ISLAND!
IN A NUTSHELL; an inability to stay still, a pack of dachshunds dutifully following behind them, messy curls, a different loungefly backpack every time you see them, a pocket full of candy, a pen tucked behind their ear, dancing until the sun comes up.
tw: death, parental death
ABOUT.
Name: Holly Joy Berne
Nicknames: Hol, Hols
Age: Thirty-three
Date of Birth: 25th December 1990
Birthplace: Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
Occupation: Blogger/influencer
Romantic/Sexual Orientation: Grey-romantic/pansexual
They’re an Irish beauty who grew up in Dublin as part of a massive family.
Middle child of six (along with their twin brother).
Born on Christmas Day… full name’s Holly Joy, brother is Joseph, you can see where this is going. Their mom really loves Christmas!
They wanted the spotlight from a young age, desperate to be heard and seen, they took dancing and singing lessons, even attempted acting at one point and figure skating.
Wanted to attend Juilliard in NYC so spent their teen years working their ass off, cleaning in the ferry port, a paper round, babysitting and dog walking. If they could fit it in, they’d do it.
Sometime during sixth form they came to terms with their gender confusion, coming out as a demigirl and asking everyone around them to use they/them pronouns. They won’t be offended if you use she/her by accident as they’re very much in touch with their feminine side still, but they is their main preference.
It was another couple of years before they discovered that they were also grey-romantic, romance just didn’t come easily and they weren’t all too bothered. One night stands and fwbs was the way to go.
At 19 Juilliard came a calling! It was a shock but one they’d been so desperate for, so they packed up and moved to the States… a couple of grand short.
Freshman year went well, they lived in halls and embraced everything the city had to offer. Second year came around and they found themselves with no money, living in an apartment with four other people, infested with roaches and so run down it was a health hazard.
A little over a year later they were forced to move out and drop out of college, moving in with family they had in London, still wanting somewhere with opportunity.
Eventually set up a blog, telling tales of their time in NYC, their discoveries in gender and sexuality. They attempted YouTube as well, but it was a bit of a fail, they never had the patience to actually make the videos. Eventually Instagram worked out for them, along with TikTok in more recent years. Their main focus was and always will be the LGBTQIA+ community.
It was then they made the decision to move back to New York City, finding themselves a small apartment on Staten Island.
Their father passed away in September 2019 and they were forced to go back home to Ireland for a couple of months. Brought half of their family back with them when they returned, including their twin brother.
Dog mom to a pack of rowdy dachshunds (Wednesday, Morticia, Sally and Mrs Lovett) and usually found fighting to control them early in the morning before starting work for the day.
Hates to admit it, but sometimes they come across as kind of dim. They’re also hyper af, constantly bouncing around the place and dancing (they never gave that up), talk way too much, and are too loud for a lot of people.
Lived:
1990: Dublin, Ireland
2009: New York City, New York
2011: Notting Hill, London
2015: Staten Island, New York
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— whoa! Gabriel Cortez just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for 3 years, working as a bartender. that can’t be easy, especially at only 30 years old. some people say they can be a little bit vain and dismissive, but I know them to be friendly and loyal. whatever. I guess I’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to Manhattan! —
Links - photos | threads | plots - full bio | home style
Future Links - pinterest board, spotify playlist, musings, aesthetics
Full Legal Name - Gabriel Alexander Cortez
Nicknames - Gabe
Gender & Pronouns - cis male, he/him
Sexual Orientation & Relationship Role - bi/pansexual, dominate
Birthdate & Age (will update) - June 18th, 30 years
Birthplace - Houston, Texas
Current Residence & duration of stay (will update) - Manhattan, New York
Relationship Status (will update) - single, not currently looking but open
Warnings: mentions of body image, implied eating issues, drug usage, alcohol and depression. Proceed with caution.
Gabriel "Gabe" Alexander Cortez was born into a rather large family, consisting of seven children (including him), in Houston, Texas. He grew up very close to his family barely wanting to leave home until he turned 20, and he dreamed of exploring more on his own and learn more about himself without his family, as much as he loved them.
His first stay away from home was in Los Angeles, California at 21 where he ended up getting into mixology and culinary, during his stay there. He modeled to make ends meet and caused a lot of body images issues during this time, being pushed to look a certain way. This causing Gabriel to fall into a state of depression and get into the night club life style drinking his problems away.
Despite it being a hard time for him in his early to mid-twenties, there was a sliver light as Gabriel did manage to find out something major about himself. He was bisexual. After first he blamed it on experimenting with drugs and all the drinking, but it became clear how he felt when he find himself attracted to both men and woman, this extending to trans men and woman as well.
As far ad dating history goes, he's had a few, but the one that stuck with Gabriel the most was with an ex-girlfriend he almost changed his whole life plan for. When things fell apart, he didn't even want to stay in California as a whole anymore and packed up everything and moved to Manhattan, New York at age of 27 years, spending his past 3 years happily in New York focusing on himself more than anything.
He's gotten out of his depressive episode (but he has his days), doesn't do drugs at al but will still enjoy a drink - mostly socially and started to work out and eat better for himself, leaving modeling in the past mostly. He tends not to think or speak of that part of himself much, wanting to forget it happened.
Gabriel works as a bartender in Manhattan, living in a loft (makes rent but working a lot and family always sending money to make sure he's well off, even if he tells them not to). Usually every summer around his birthday he'll try and go back to Texas to see his family, but didn't upon turning 30, just not feeling up for travel while telling himself to do better upon turning 31 or 32. He's mostly been focusing on self love, making friends and trying to make the best of every day.
(OOC - This will be updated as his time goes on in New York)
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[ cillian murphy, cis man, he/him ] — whoa! SILAS WILDE just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for 32 YEARS ON AND OFF, working as a MEDICAL EXAMINER. that can’t be easy, especially at only 44 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit BRUSQUE and CRITICAL, but i know them to be CLEVER and SEDULOUS. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to MANHATTAN!
STATISTICS:
full name: silas fionn wilde
title: doctor
nicknames: only silas
born: dublin, republic of ireland
citizenship: has dual citizenship between the united states & ireland
age: forty4
sexuality: bisexual/biromantic
height: 5’8”
marital status: divorced
occupation: medical examiner
children: maeve wilde ( daughter - age 20 )
BIOGRAPHY:
born into the wilde lineage where the majority of offspring would inevitably pursue a career in the medical field, silas's life has been full of expectation before he even appeared into the world on the stormy evening of october 5th, 1980. his parents were introduced by mutual friends while at university where old money flirts with old money.
silas's father continued to add to the wilde wealth through his illustrious career as a plastic surgeon, while his mother dealt in rare art and antiquities. their travels often called for a nanny to watch over silas and his eventual younger siblings, but dublin was home base — where they would inevitably return to no matter how many transatlantic plane rides.
for as much as silas didn’t mind burrowing his head into a book and memorizing his way through the dictionary to pass the time once he made his way through his father’s library, eventually his father announced he sold their home and they were relocating to new york city after silas's twelfth birthday. apparently it was a more accessible city to capitalize off of people’s insecurities. from his father’s enthusiastic retellings over dinner as the lines by his mother’s mouth downturned and her eyes lackluster, money was not the problem at hand.
his mother’s attitude shifted with the move, becoming more agitated and more often than not, narrowing silas as the main target for her sour moods. these turbulent moods would come in unexpected waves, before his mom would be pulled away to some european city for another bidding war over antiquities. as a teenager, silas wasn’t entirely certain what caused these shifts in his mother, but he could only assume the rise of his father’s career came at the slow decline of his mother’s. or perhaps she thought a flourishing family meant less traveling, less exploring, and less freedom for her. silas doesn’t think he’ll ever know, but he did his best to shield his younger siblings from her wrath.
academics proved easy for silas, his natural proclivity for picking up on theories and dates helped him stay at the top of his class at the private academies his father had him and his siblings enrolled in upon their arrival in new york. his spot as valedictorian of his graduating class was secure and despite many others who would think the expectation of a medical career as a noose around the neck, it merely made silas think outside the box regarding which career would not only keep him intellectually stimulated, but not have him regret his decision.
his college years and twenties seemed to slowly inch on once silas settled on wanting to become a medical examiner. it checked off the box of a medical career, while also ensuring that he wouldn’t have to directly deal with people like most others. while unfortunate, his patients silence would be a blessing for him in fending off unnecessary interactions. a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, following into medical school, and once he passed his medical licensing test with flying colors, he gained a residency back in new york city. said residency led to a coveted fellowship with the medical examiner of the nypd.
the trek to becoming a medical examiner was long and winding, having to sidetrack his time as a forensic pathologist and network meticulously in new york until a position opened. this position took the form of a friend of his mentor retiring in the nyc office of the chief medical examiner. silas's networking skills were put to work and with a glowing recommendation, silas secured an interview. silas has been in nyc for the past 34 years, but has been a medical examiner for the city for seven. he has his sights set on the role of chief medical examiner, but he still has some time.
silas is someone who takes his work extremely seriously, a bit of a workaholic who values what he does and the importance it brings to many people’s lives. unfortunately, this has come at the cost of his own personal relationships which led to his divorce a few years back with his ex-wife. they wanted silas to pull back from work and start a family.
having met in college and found the other’s ambition charming, silas and his ex-wife married not long after graduation and both agreed that their careers were their highest priorities. while silas never particularly desired to become a father, when his wife suggested they try then he agreed for her happiness. their agreement was only one child and that was the way it was, up until a few years later when she began dropping less than subtle hints about expanding their family. for as much as silas loves his kids and holds a fondness for them like no other, his line was drawn at one and so he put his foot down. his wife used to see his ambition mirrored in herself and while silas never shied away from being called a workaholic, the term came in tenfold when his wife told him he valued his career more over their family. after nearly a decade of marriage, and following the fifth birthday of their kid, silas and his wife signed divorce papers.
overall, silas is more quiet than most, choosing to be observant and analyze a situation first before offering his thoughts. he’s dedicated to what he deems as important and may come across as brusque in conversations since he tends to get straight to the point.
he’s definitely learning some patience bc his daughter and niece/nephew are currently living with him as they’re attending the nearby college and deem themselves above a dorm room. so instead, silas is playing host and ( un ) fun dad/uncle as he gets a taste of what parenting two youths is like. he feels grey hairs coming in and has taken up morning yoga to help level out the frayed wires going off in his brain. but it’s fun bc silas is slowly learning to loosen up a bit and not take things as seriously. you’re allowed to have fun silas !!
WANTED CONNECTIONS
any hookups tbh he works a lot and juggles that and looking after his daughter mauve and his niece/nephew now that both are living with him in his upper west side townhouse, so his personal time is a bit limited. not to mention he isn’t looking for a committed relationship after having been divorced since he finds being single easier, so he settles for hookups.
a blind date that maybe a mutual friend set them up on and silas went on to get them to shut up. maybe your muse was actually interested and was bummed when silas didn’t follow up with them so now your muse side eyes him, or maybe your muse also went to appease their mutual friend, so it’s generally amicable and they have no issue with one another
going off above, maybe the two of them pretend to see one another or use each other as a default date when said mutual friend is involved or have defaulted the other as a plus one for any real event they need a date for. they get along and have enjoyable conversation which is why they default to one another
friends !! give silas some joy in his life w friendships bc this man needs it
maybe someone silas unintentionally pissed off with his resting bitch face and judgemental little eyes lmao he has that effect on people <3
someone who frequents the same gym as him or even someone who’s in his weekly yoga class and they’ve developed an early stage friendship from being next to one another
a bar hookup bc im trash and the whole seedy vibe speaks to my soul. whether or not silas and your muse acknowledge each other can be discussed. though i will say the idea of silas being a dumbass and not recognizing them and your muse hating him for not remembering them is on brand for him so there’s that lol
fellow upper west siders !!!
anything really pls i love plots
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[ michelle pfeiffer, cis woman, she/her ] — whoa! evie crane just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for their whole life, working as the owner of cover to cover. that can’t be easy, especially at only 63. some people say they can be a little bit reserved and feisty, but I know them to be charming and passionate. whatever. I guess I’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to manhattan! — (penned by sky, 23, gmt, she/her, no triggers)
— ( pinterest )
basics:
• full name: yvette cecilia crane (née reinhardt)
• nicknames: evie (preferred name) ; eve (by her family)
• gender: cis female
• pronouns: she/her
• sexuality: bisexual (male leaning)
• aesthetics: old leather books, firewood, red wine, expensive perfume, roses, white silk, highlighted and annotated scripts, red velvet, herbal tea
• age: 63
• date of birth: 8th may 1960
• zodiac sign: taurus
• residence: a old townhouse in manhattan
• occupation: owner of cover to cover bookshop ; former actress
appearance:
• faceclaim: michelle pfeiffer
• voice claim: michelle pfeiffer
• height: 5’ 6”
• build: average ; a little skinny
• eyes: light blue
• hair: dyed red with blonde money piece highlights (is a natural blonde)
• piercings: earlobes and left helix
• tattoos: (x) (x)
• style:
personality:
• positive traits: charming, passionate, kind, compassionate, helpful, trustworthy, loyal, nurturing
• negative traits: reserved, feisty, stubborn
• likes: spending time with her family, reading, music. parties, film and television, sweet food, coffee, shopping, singing
• dislikes: spicy food, extremely hot or cold weather, prejudice, heavy metal, sports, being interrupted, arrogance
• phobias: insects (particularly snakes and spiders)
• hobbies: reading, writing, photography, watching films, singing, playing the piano, gardening
family:
• mother: anita genevieve reinhardt (née douglas)
• father: claude frederick reinhardt
• siblings: julian nathaniel reinhardt & marielle frances pennington (née reinhardt) — julian is four years older and marielle is eighteen months older
• husband: tbd (see wanted connections below)
• biological child: tbd (see wanted connections below)
• adopted children: violet hú & other tbd (see wanted connection below)
• pets: a female black cat named audrey
favourites:
• colours: red, gold, silver
• food: caramel apple strudels
• drink: red wine
• film: gentlemen prefer blondes (1953)
• song: dreams by fleetwood mac
• time of the day: evening
• weather: sunshine
• season: autumn
bio:
• evie was born to a swiss-german father and a scottish-american mother in new york city on the late morning of 8th may 1960. her father worked in the german translation section at the united nations headquarters in new york and her mother was history professor at nyu.
• her mother had called her evie from the day she was born, so grew up preferring it over her full name. her father called her eve, but had always been indifferent to it until she was a little older. he also taught her and her siblings to speak fluent german, which is something evie still retains to this day.
• she gets along well with both of her siblings, but is closer to her brother nate. he was the one that encouraged her to pursue her dreams of being an actress and helped her to steal clothes from their mother’s wardrobe to use as costumes in their own homemade plays.
• her parents were often busy with work, but they always made time for their children. they spent their vacations in italy, portugal, and mexico and was the best time for them all to relax and be a family. they also often played board games together, had movie nights, and would celebrate holidays like christmas in excess.
• despite not really enjoying school, evie had consistently good grades. she liked drama, english, history, and sociology the most and even helped put on several school shows. she was incredibly popular and it helped to boost her confidence. she also had her first boyfriend in high school and the two were together for almost three years.
• evie attended juilliard, which she enjoyed far more than high school, and landed a small part in a popular drama show straight after graduating. she also took up a part time job at a local independent bookstore after filming wrapped and loved every minute of being surrounded by books and fellow avid readers.
• it was a little over a year before evie found a decent film role: playing the daughter in a wealthy victorian family whose lives were being haunted by a demonic supernatural force. her acting was praised and she gained a lot of attention from both critics and audiences. she then went straight into filming a sequel, which shot to the top of the box office.
• after the stellar success of her first two films, evie moved out to los angeles. she shared an apartment with a fellow actress named emily and the two eventually formed a romantic relationship. they were together for eight months before things started to strain and the two realised they couldn’t live together, so evie moved out and found a smaller apartment to live alone in.
• evie had several flings with both men and woman whilst living and working in los angeles. she knew very well that the majority of them only wanted to be with her because of her fame, but it didn’t faze her, even when her relationships were subject to being exposed by the tabloids: she was proud of who she was and wasn’t afraid of publicly calling out bigots.
• for the next few years, evie was between california and new york, starring in several films, two long-running tv shows, and a small handful of plays (with one even touring the entire country) and became more popular with each production she was a part of. she met her eventual husband on one of the film sets and they instantly hit it off, but it took her a while to admit that she did, in fact, have feelings for him. in what little free time they had they went out for restaurant dates, strolls in the park, and tried out some fun new activities they’d both been scared to do on their own. it was clear to them both that they were making one another a better, more confident and more loving person.
• eventually evie became so exasperated with all the attention and the invasion of privacy and the relentless hounding of the paparazzi. the press kept trying to dig into her private life and even tried to give mr crane some unwanted time in the limelight. she came to conclusion that she needed to slow down and prioritise what she wanted in life instead: a family. up to this point evie had wanted children, but never had the opportunity because of her hectic work life and because she never had a truly stable relationship. but now she had mr crane and was madly in love with him in every possible way; she couldn’t imagine a better man to be a father. the topic of children eventually came up in conversation and it was something that solidified their relationship. spontaneously, mr crane proposed, eager to proceed to the next step of their journey together, and evie accepted.
• the two quickly packed their belongings and moved back to new york city. during that same week she and mr crane were married in a small ceremony (it was rushed, after all) and neither of them could have been happier. they spent their two week honeymoon in hawaii and one night, after a lengthy discussion, evie decided that she wanted to open her own bookshop, specialising in secondhand books.
• in the autumn of 1992, a year after the opening of cover to cover, their son/daughter was born and neither of them could have been happier and more grateful. they both took to being parents like ducks to water and evie often had her baby with her as she worked, which a lot of customers loved.
• something, however, felt incomplete about their family. evie’s child’s birth had been traumatic and painful and she didn’t think she could put herself through that again, but both her and mr crane wanted more children. the best solution was adoption. it didn’t take long for them both to find fifteen year old violet hú and her sibling and the cranes knew they were going to live those kids as if they were their own flesh and blood.
• the cranes provided a loving and supportive home for the siblings and gave them their own spaces in their home to decorate as their own. it was also a chance for them to really start to follow their dreams without hindrance or fear of being stopped. the cranes treated their adoptive children with the respect and kindness they deserved and never made them feel like they didn’t belong. moreover, when evie found out that violet was interested in acting it was an incredible opportunity for them to bond. the cranes also never misses any of violet’s performances; they’re so proud of what she has achieved and what she will go on to do.
• every now and then, evie likes to spend time at a local club performing singing and acting for cabaret nights. singing had always been a passion of hers and never truly managed to show off her voice when acting in film and tv.
• most of evie’s customers at cover to cover know of her accolades, but she’s determined to stay down to earth and involve herself in the community. she is also involved in literary charities and does little fundraisers at her shop for both literary charities and for local charities.
wanted connections:
• mr crane: the love of evie’s life. they’ve been together for almost 35 years and they’re still as much in love with each other as they were at the time they met. he, too, was in the film & television industry (doing what exactly is up to you!) and maybe he still is or maybe, like evie, has given up that life to pursue some other passion. they live together in their manhattan home and proud parents to three children (one biological and two adopted)
• the cranes’ biological child: no matter how old they are, evie’s child will always be her baby. she has made sure that they have grown up safe, comfortable, and loved, and is proud of them no matter what career path they’ve chosen to taken. the child themself is also a very proud older sibling to two adoptees: violet hu and (other tbd) and has always been around took after them and make them feel a part of the family.
• the cranes’ youngest adopted child: more info can be found here
• old friends: maybe your muse is still acting or maybe they’ve retired too, but nevertheless they have been friends with evie- going through thick and thin together- since their amateur acting days. they could have met at juilliard or on the first day of shooting a film. they always attend each other’s christmas parties and other such get-togethers as well as going for nights out in Manhattan. they’re also like an uncle or aunt to evie’s children and are practically a family member.
• regular customers: like evie, your muse might be a fellow bookworm, absolutely having to read the latest bestseller and to catch up with all the classics; maybe they’re looking for something new (or in this case, old) to try, maybe they want to make some friends in their fellow readers, and maybe they even want to hear stories of evie’s acting days.
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[ avan jogia, demiboy, he/they ] — whoa! KAI WILDER just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for TWO YEARS, working as a/an BARISTA. that can’t be easy, especially at only 31 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit BRAZEN and RECKLESS , but i know them to be COMPASSIONATE and ADVENTEROUS. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to QUEENS! —
PERSONALITY
kai has a very chaotic type of personality. they have a big heart of gold at the end of the day and would give anyone in need the shirt off their back, but they've got a knack for getting themselves into trouble. they are a total party animal, always ready to have a good time, and they're the person in the group of friends that always tries to liven things up with a little laugh. they can be serious when the time calls for it but for the most part, they don't see why you have to take life so seriously. they'd take the fall for a friend in a heartbeat, and that’s often gotten them into some sticky situations.
BACKGROUND / BIO
triggering / sensitive content warning: jail, police mention
Storming through the party like his name was El Niño, Kai has always had a way with making an entrance. When they were born the kid screamed so loud that the nurses were concerned his lungs would give out, but he likes to joke that he was simply training his lungs from a young age to handle his loud voice. They are the oldest of the Wilder children but by far the most levelheaded one, they give his sister that credit. What they can’t understand is how their parents still decided to have another even after all the mischievous things he managed to get themselves into, and they absolutely dragged their sister along the moment she was old enough to walk.
Throughout Kai's time in school, they were well known in the hallways, they mainly hung out with their skateboarding buddies. He loved/loves skateboarding, but they were also the type of person who were friends with what felt like everyone. Even though Kai was known as a class clown, because they truly couldn’t stop themselves from making jokes, or doing something to lighten up the dull mood certain classes put out, Kai never failed to get anything less than a B in his grades. Which surprised their teachers every single time and it was often the reason they would put up with Kai's shenanigans.
One thing about them, they are extremely loyal to those they love and care about. And that very trait is the reason they landed themselves in jail for a week. Long story short is that they went fishing with a couple of friends, one of them caught a bass that was off limits during that time of year, unbeknownst to all of them, and a police officer found it doing some rounds. Kai took the fall for their buddy and because their parents were so used to them spending the night not at home it took both of them a little bit to realize Kai had been waiting for someone to pay his $151 dollar bond so he could get released and await his court hearing. At the end of the day the whole ordeal cost their family $300 and got Kai banned for fishing in that area for a year. Now a days he can’t help but laugh at the fact that they went to jail over a fish, even their family finds it humors these days. They have been living in NYC for two years and has since grown a big soft spot for the city and his barista job.
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🍯 — Honey Anne Lavere
gender: female
pronouns: she / her
sexuality: bi
age: 32
date of birth: october 15th
zodiac sign: libra
residence: manhattan —penhouse luxury apartment
occupation: social media influencer
🍯 about. / 🍯 connections.
#boroughs.intro#{ ♡・fragile like a bomb ;; }#//very basic and her about page isn't ready but...it gives you an idea!#I will finish it up tomorrow hahah
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[ dev patel, man, he/him ] — whoa! GIDEON CHOWDHURY just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS, working as a LIBRARIAN & WRITER. that can’t be easy, especially at only THIRTY-THREE. some people say they can be a little bit INSECURE and TIMID, but i know them to be INTELLIGENT and DEVOTED. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to BROOKLYN! — (freddie, twenty-four, aest, they/them)
content warning - death of a parent, mental health issues.
BASIC INFO —
full name: gideon chatur chowdhury
nickname/s: gid
preferred name: gideon ( is happy / comfortable with anything though, really )
age: thirty-three
birthday: may 14th
zodiac: taurus
gender: man
pronouns: he/him
occupation: librarian & writer
sexuality: bisexual
relationship status: single ( + open for ships )
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE —
faceclaim: dev patel
hair colour: dark brown
hair length / style: slightly grown out, curly, often slightly messy
eye colour: brown
height: 6'1"
tattoos: none currently
peircings: none currently
scars: none noteworthy
PESONALITY -
positive traits: intelligent, devoted, considerate, imaginative, creative, clever, loving, selfless, aware, humorous, helpful, friendly, courteous, resourceful, entertaining
negative traits: insecure, timid, weak, defeated, defensive, scared, submissive, anxious, avoidant
likes: writing ( when inspiration hits ), the smell of books, warm weather with a cool breeze, kisses on cheeks and foreheads, books, music ( specifically orchestral music ), natural light, beautiful architecture, home cooked meals
dislikes: film adaptations of books that are vastly different from the original source material ( "why didn't they just create their own story inspired by the book? with this many differences it's not like they'd get in trouble for plagiarising..." ), writers block, uncomfortable silences, spilled drinks, licorice
hobbies: cooking, tending to his tiny indoor herb garden, writing ( if only inspiration could ever hit ), reading, watching films, listening to music, playing any instrument he can get his hands on, going for walks
bad habits: not getting enough sleep, smoking, biting fingernails, procrastinating, stretching himself too thin, doubting himself
BACKGROUND —
gideon was born to starving artists; his mother was a musician, and his father was a writer.
his parents worked hard to provide a good life for their family, though at the same time, they never forgot to chase their dreams and put happiness above wealth.
they moved to new york when gideon was six years old, and there gideon found himself living a perfect life.
above everything else that kept gideon busy, he cherished his time playing music with his mother, and coming up with ideas for his father’s latest books.
unfortunately, gideon’s perfect life was cut short at the age of thirteen, when his father passed in a sudden and unprecedented accident.
to say that gideon was lost is an understatement; he experienced his first terrible bout of mental health issues, and the despair felt endless.
it didn’t last forever, no matter how bleak life felt at times; his mother was of particular help to him, as was reading through his father’s work - the ideas they had come up together, but that his father had never been able to realise into a completed novel.
life carried on, and gideon kept his father in his life by becoming fixated on his work. as a young adult, gideon began to dabble in completing his father’s work, and thus, gideon’s writing career began.
over the course of some years, gideon had three novels - a fiction trilogy - published ( sure to credit his father for his contribution ) and met with success, he felt as though he had never been happier.
like before, though, the happiness didn’t last. without his father’s books to complete, gideon found himself losing purpose - no matter how many great things he still had in his life - and his mental health issues returned.
he thought the solution was to keep on writing, but no matter how hard he tried, no inspiration hit enough for him to complete any other work.
gideon tried for a very long time - he still does try, in fact - but he lost his spark, and submitted to a job at the library instead, something he felt would make him feel closer to his father again.
WANTED CONNECTIONS —
best friend - this is a ride or die connection, they could have been friends as young as six, when gideon moved to new york, and they’re thick as thieves. they’ve been there for gideon through everything ( and there’s been a lot ) and vice versa ! any gender, similar age preferred.
childhood friends - they became friends as kids here in new york, and no matter how much they developed and changed and grown, they’ve stayed friends because of that. i think it’d be real funny if they were super opposite people, and if people had no idea why they’re even friends. any gender, similar age required.
regulars at the library - people who trust his opinions on what books they should check out, people who talk with him for far longer than they should while he’s working about books - or other stuff ! -, people who get their fees for overdue returns disappearing because they’re such nice people to gideon.
ex love interests - gideon was in a serious relationship for the past few years, but before that he also had a few other partners. he’s not the most experienced because he’s quite reserved with his love, but he’s a very good partner when his insecurities and mental health issues aren’t preventing him from being one. any gender !
book club - i’m not sure if this is an already established thing in this group yet or not, but gideon is definitely part of a book club. he wouldn’t have started it, but he would have joined it years ago and committed to it as anything literary related makes him feel closer to his father. he never misses a meet !
musician friends - while he might seem more literature focused due to his career, gideon is an extremely good musician, and i’d love for him to connect to others here in new york. he only typically plays for fun, jamming by himself or with these friends, but i could also see him jumping in on tracks or performances as a session musician when needed / when a friend asks !
gideon is also open to so much more, i'm happy to brainstorm or listen to any / all of your ideas !
#∘₊✶────── gideon chowdhury ; intro#boroughs.intro#i apologise once again for if any formatting is a little weird asdfghjkl#death cw#death of a parent cw#mental health issues cw
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— whoa! ALEXANDER WARREN just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for ON-AND-OFF FOURTEEN YEARS, working as an AUTHOR. that can’t be easy, especially at only 33 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit OBSTINATE and SECRETIVE, but I know them to be DUTIFUL and CARING. whatever. I guess I’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to BROOKLYN! —
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BASICS
full name: noah alexander warren
nickname: alex
age/date of birth: 33 / may 8th, 1990
zodiac sign: taurus ☼ libra ☾ cancer ↑
gender identity: cis man (he/him)
hometown: hermosa beach, california
current location: brooklyn, new york
time in town: fourteen years
sexual orientation: demisexual
occupation: writer, former fbi agent
PERSONALITY
labels: the phoenix, the benefactor, the mediator
positive traits: gentle , reliable , caring , trustworthy , allocentric , dutiful
negative traits: obstinate , reticent , stubborn , secretive , deceitful
hobbies: cooking, reading, musical theatre, camping, sports, volunteering
languages spoken: english, french, hebrew, latin
instruments played: guitar, piano
favorite color: blue, red, green
favorite food: anything, but specially pies (he has memories attached to pies)
allergies: n/a
APPEARANCE
height: 5'9
distinguished characteristics: multiple scars throughout his body; a blink and you'll miss it type of situation. some are from childhood and barely noticeable if you look closely whilst the most prominent ones are around 4 years old, situated in his ribs. there is no itemized list yet, but it is something he is acutely aware of.
tattoos: a phoenix on his back, a minimalist tattoo from the song ‘from eden’ by hozier where the word idealism sits in a small prison and it’s located on his left ribcage, the date of his mom’s passing and his sibling’s disappearance on his chest, the phrase ‘when i was drowning, that’s where i could finally breathe’ on his right forearm. ( ref )
piercings: n/a
right or left-handed?: right-handed
RELATIONSHIPS
parents: robert warren (whereabouts unknown), alycia warren (nee: weiss, deceased)
sibling(s): a younger siblng (whereabouts unknown), possibly half siblings
pet(s): a four year old labradoodle named pollux
BULLET POINTS
tw: drug use, abuse, death mention
alycia grew up dreaming of becoming two things: a successful ballerina and the loving mother she herself never had. she worked day and night, running herself thin for years until she made it to the nyc ballet company as their prima ballerina at the impressive age of 24. it was that candor, passion and grace she exuded while on the stage that caught the attention of a young robert warren who, by some magnificent miracle happened to be on the crowd for alycia's very second presentation on stage. he decided to introduce himself and they hit it off right away, went out for a drink and nine months on the dot, alexander warren was born on hermosa beach, robert's hometown.
alex grew up in a broken household with a negligent, abusive, narcissistic father and a loving and caring but mentally ill mother who had sadly been drawn to the world of drug addiction by her very own husband, who made a living out of not only dealing but fabricating said drugs. it became obvious to alex at a very young age that he was on his own. despite all that, he had a pretty normal childhood (as normal as one can be with a parent who half of the time isn't there and whenever he is around, leaves you wishing he wasn't) up until he turned 6 and his younger sibling was born. alex adored him the moment he met him and bowed to protect him at all costs, the two became inseparable.
as years went by, issues within the warren household grew more evident and worrisome. alycia was at wit ends and robert only grew angrier to the point where neighbors, friends and teachers got involved and called the police. many times social services were called to make an investigation yet, nothing was ever found until one fateful day when alex was twelve and at school. child services came to visit and found alex' little sibling alone at home, playing with his father's tools. he was immediately taken away and they promised to be back for alexander however when they did, it was far too late. robert had cowardly ran away by himself the night before and alycia, scared they would take away her remaining child moved herself and alexander to san francisco
the two remaining members of the once warren family resided in san francisco for 4 years, alycia going as far as to starting up a plan to stay sober and take care of her kid and she could've sworn they would make it. things were starting to look up for the two of them until the day robert warren showed up to their home again, begging for their forgiveness and claiming he was ill. of course the two of them took him in and aided him best they could, at least until alex found the real reason he had come was because he needed money because he was being followed. alex kicked him out of the property after a huge fight for putting him and alycia in risk however it was far too late, the people looking for robert had already figured out where he had gone and one day, while alex was out at a party, someone came in and tried to take justice by their own hands, robing them and killing alycia who was simply waiting for her son to return home. alex spiraled for months on end, nowhere to go and completely alone in the world. after those months, alex dedicated the remaining time in high school picking himself back up, swearing he'd become someone his mother would be proud of
upon high school graduation, alex moved to new york when he was accepted into nyu's criminal justice program and once he graduated, he did his PhD program in liberty university while doing the trainee program for the fbi in quantico, ultimately becoming an agent at 25 and moved back to nyc when he was assigned. for two years he worked tirelessly to be the best in his division, going as far as being told if he remained in the same path as he was, he'd become a director of his division at age 30, even though he dreaded every moment spent working. even when he hated his job, he simply couldn't stop until, two years in he suffered an accident that nearly costed his life. it truly put his life into perspective; how much he had given a career he truly despised and quit there and then. alex then started writing about the adventures he had had as a federal agent and his then fiance convinced him to turn his stories into a full book, which he did.
the end of his relationship came with the success of his very first novel and a deal for 2 more books and the possibility of turning his book into a movie or a tv show. he is currently working on his third thriller novel after publishing his second book, which became an even wider success than the first on the trilogy.
WANTED CONNECTIONS
PEACE . ( plat? could be rom / any gender )
relationships are as complex as human beings. we are volatile, coarse by nature; and things only get harsher when emotional baggage/mental health issues are carried and tossed around. it’s a russian roulette half the time, loving and carrying for those around you, but oh how worth it it is when you can find someone who understands you even without speaking, someone who knows you and your inner demons and still sticks by your side. although nothing is perfect and there will never be peace, you can keep eachother warm.
I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU . ( plat / any gender )
the cory to his shawn, the phoebe to his joey, the chandler to his joey. he is a very loving person all together and deems himself a friendly guy who cares about all the people in his life, however this person has a special place in his heart. they are his go-to whenever something goes wrong and they need help, they are one of those people he’d do anything for and, most importantly, they are one of the few people who really know him, beyond the smiles and good times. who know the darkness that lies deep within him, perhaps the person he trusts the most in the world.
EASE MY MIND / SO WILL I . ( plat / any gender )
there are people who, even without a single word, can bring light into your world by simply existing. whenever something goes wrong, when the world is about to crumble down— they become your go-to, the one safe place that can ease your soul in the darkest hour and you can only hope that you can do the very same for them.
WORSHIP . ( rom / any gender )
being a hopeless romantic entails many things. shared with an overachiever personality and a passionate soul whose sole existance revolves around making other’s happy— and you get yourself a giver. conventional relationships are not something you can handle, for one reason or another. doesn’t mean that every lover is not especial and deserves to be worshipped, something you are devoted to.
GETAWAY CAR . ( rom / any gender )
it was, in every sense of the word, a rebound. one had a broken heart after a failed engagement and the other had their reasons— but it was meant as simply that. it lasted way longer than anyone expected it to, and when it ended, it wasn’t exactly soundless. both parts knew it wouldn’t last; however they weren’t ready for how damaging the outcome would be.
KEEP DRIVING . ( plat / any gender )
’We held darkness in withheld clouds I would ask, “Should we just keep driving?”’ when things get hard, when everything is going downhill, these two simply count on eachother to get on a car and keep driving. snacks and meaningful conversations withheld at 90 miles an hour to no forseen destiny— it may be one of alex’s most honest relationships.
DAYDREAMING . ( rom / any gender )
it’s still casual and new— but it’s all he’s been daydreaming about. the night calls, the illicit visits, the joy of having something private and non-commital and the way even one message from them can turn his entire day upside down.
work friends. people in the literary world that know of him? perhaps a secret club where literary lovers gather around and exchange ideas over a few bottles of champagne and french pastries? perhaps even a few of his work?
HALF SIBLINGS (robert warren got AROUND and there is a chance he had multiple kids? who knows?)
friends FAMILY FRIENDS, BAD INFLUENCES, good influences
family, maybe? cousins?
flings, one-side crushes, flirtationships, fwb, affairs, past lovers (however the relationship ended in good terms or bad, can be discussed?) the sky is the limit
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romi murphy ... google doc ✦ pinterest ✦ spotify
" a small part of me dies whenever someone doesn't get my joke . "
#boroughs.intro#was in the middle of makin a new graphic#then my laptop started 2 sound like it was goin 2 jet set into space#so have this ugly ass old one for now </333#long ass google doc alert .. but theres a tldr in there#nd also a ton of wcs >:)
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[ zoey deutch, cis woman, she/her ] — whoa! WENDY CARSON just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for ONE YEAR, working as a WAITRESS AT STARDUST. that can’t be easy, especially at only TWENTY SIX YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit AWKWARD and CRITICAL, but i know them to be SUNNY and SENTIMENTAL. whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to THE BRONX!
BASICS:
Full Name: Wendy Rose Carson
Nickname: Wen, Wendy Rose
Age: 26
Birthday: March 1st
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single (open to potential ships)
Occupation: Waitress at Stardust + Aspiring Singer/Songwriter
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accent: Southern American
Height: 5'5"
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
PERSONALITY:
Sign: Pisces
Alignment: Neutral Good
Fears: Rejection, being embarrassed
Habits: stopping to check for stars when going outside, snacking all the time, humming when there's too much silence, listening to music at super loud volumes, starting TV shows in the middle instead of the beginning, collecting too many blankets, changing her phone wallpaper every day, baking when depressed, leaving notes for her roommates, needing things repeated twice.
Aesthetics: a bundle of daisies in a woven basket, dancing in the dark, clothes drying on the fire escape, a friendly greeting at the local deli, scribbles in a used journal, comfort food, herbal tea and cinnamon buns.
THE STORY (tw; death of a parent):
Chattanooga was your kingdom and you its princess. Dad played in marching bands and orchestras, famous just in their own little town for his bellowing trumpet. Mama was a school librarian and was very particular about what books you read before bedtime. Beauty and the Beast was your favorite, and so was mama's. In fact, she gave you the middle name Rose for that reason, and she always called you "Wendy Rose". There were plans for you to have little siblings once you got to be old enough to help around the house, but mama got sick and died before that could ever happen.
Everyone in town thought you would lose that ever-growing sunshine in your spirit, but it was your dad's steadfast care and love that kept your light alive. He became your best friend that day. With mama gone, dad started taking you everywhere. He made a habit of calling you "Wendy Rose", just like mama did. He drove you to school, picked you up, and took you to his concerts. That was how you fell in love with music. Your favorite album he played in the car was "Rumors" by Fleetwood Mac, which lead you to country music.
You'd write poems about your broken heart after getting picked on by the other kids in middle school. You'd write poems about your first dates when you were in high school and your first heartbreaks thereafter. Your dad showed you that you could set those to music and make something really special. So you went to Bellmont University in Nashville to hone in on your skills. Of course, they let you in for creative writing, at first. You had to sweet-talk your way into the songwriting program, and you even baked them a homemade buttermilk pie.
You graduated as a song-writing major, and it was not without its heartaches for inspiration. Granted, pining after a boy for years and never having the courage to tell him how you feel doesn't exactly have its merits. Of course, it didn't work out, and you left with an empty heart and carried it all the way to a new apartment in Nashville. You only lived there for a few months before releasing an EP that did so terribly that you gave up and went home to dad's house. To your surprise, your dad was seeing someone new, after so many years of being alone. That was when your world turned upside down.
It was there that you learned that you needed to get out and take these feelings in your suitcase to New York City in hopes that you'll live a little more life of your own. You found a roommate whose soul practically reflected your own, though you still need motivation to get up off your couch when it's not for work. Maybe one day you will overcome that fear of being rejected that's been bubbling under the surface ever since high school, but your over romanticization of life could never let you take that risk, not when there are safer things out there to explore.
Similar Characters: Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice), Princess Fiona (Shrek), Diana Berry (Anne with an E), Charles Boyle (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Mirabel Madriagl (Encanto), Anna (Frozen), Jessie (Toy Story), Lucy Gray Baird (TBOSAS).
WC's:
(don't take these as like solid connections, I hope these can mostly be inspo for you and we can go from there!)
The 1 by Taylor Swift. I guess you never know, never know / And if you wanted me, you really should've showed / And if you never bleed, you're never gonna grow / And it's alright now (maybe an ex-boyfriend/ex crush turning into something platonic)
Mean by Taylor Swift. I bet you got pushed around / Somebody made you cold / But the cycle ends right now / 'Cause you can't lead me down that (enemies)
Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac. All I want is to see you smile / If it takes just a little while / I know you don't believe that it's true / I never meant any harm to you (unlikely friends, enemies to friends)
Best Day of My Life by Jesse McCartney. Just another day / That started out like any other / Just another girl / Who took my breath away / Then she turned around / She took me down (potential ship/potential friendship, has a crush on her)
Long Live by Taylor Swift. I said remember this feeling / I passed the pictures around / Of all the years that we stood there on the sidelines / Wishing for right now (fellow singers, music lovers, friends, ride or die)
Waiting For You by Jordan Pruitt. No, I'm not the type / To move in too quickly / Whenever you're near me / I just can't deny / The way that I'm feeling / I don't know what happens to me (past crush. enemies to friends. awkward friendship)
Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift. I run my fingers through your hair / And watch the lights go wild / Just keep on keeping your eyes on me / It's just wrong enough to make it feel right (potential ship, potential enemies, bad boy meets good girl vibes)
the last great american dynasty by Taylor Swift. Rebekah gave up on the Rhode Island set, forever / Flew in all her Bitch Pack friends from the city / Filled the pool with champagne and swam with the big names / And blew through the money on the boys and the ballet / And losin' on card game bets with Dalí (bad influence friend, friend that gets her to go out)
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